The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script

Join BAMS Theatre Inc for The War of the Worlds: The 1938 Radio Script live on stage featuring the preshow The Music of the ‘30s. Enjoy cabaret style seating, a full bar and cheese platters available to pre-order.

On Sunday, October 30, 1938 in New York, a 23 year-old relatively unknown Orson Welles made history. After this day, almost everyone in America knew his name. Broadcast from New York’s Mercury Theatre and based on the novel by H. G. Wells, this infamous radio play by Howard E. Koch, co-writer of Casablanca, had many terrified listeners convinced that an actual alien invasion of Earth was taking place.

ANNOUNCER: The Columbia Broadcasting System and its affiliated stations present Orson Welles and the Mercury Theatre on the Air in The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells.

Pre-show:Music of the '30s performed by The Bamettes
Before we unleash an invading Martian army on the world, we will be celebrating the wonderful music of the 1930s with special guests The Bamettes. These six female singers will be performing classic songs such as It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) and I Got Rhythm in three-part harmonies.Starring: Bec Teese, Jordan Teese, Roisin Dunne, Sydney Jackson, Michelle Middleton, Tiana McClymont.

LOCAL CHOIR GROUP: A CHOIRED TASTE

A Choired Taste is a community non-audition choir of 25-30 people who love to come together to sing. The choir was established in 2006 and practices @ The Centre Beaudesert on Thursday nights. For more info about the group, rehearsals or performances, email contact@achoiredtaste.net or visit www.achoiredtaste.net

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN LITTLE THEATRE

As well as hosting theatrical productions and workshops throughout the year, the Tamborine Mountain Little Theatre also screens films monthly and manages venue hire bookings for the historic Zamia Theatre. For bookings and more information, email Maura Gaughan at zamiabookings@mail.com or visit www.tmlt.com.au.

RITCHIES BOONAH ARTS FESTIVAL @ BOONAH CULTURAL CENTRE

The Ritchies Boonah Arts Festival is an 8-day event every September that features street entertainment, competitions in art, performance, live theatre, writing, haute couture, debating and more. 2019 dates to be announced.